An Interview with Kyle "Kyote" Rozewski

What is your nickname and if you do have a nickname how did

you get it?

"My nickname is Kyote (coyote). Spelled like that because

of my name obviously. When I was younger I was called Kylee

and it sounded like Wiley, so Wiley Coyote, Kylee Kyote. Not

too clever but there it is. And plus it fits. Im laid back,

Im no pitbull. Im not the biggest dog in the fight, but Im

rabid, and I will go through your garbage."

How do you seperate fighting and your personal life?

"Its all attitude. Training sucks. I love it but it's a

constant grind. So I have to try and be happy go lucky when

Im outside the cage or the dojo. It'll suck you down if you

don't. I spend 5 days a week sweating, bleeding, often

puking, I don't need to fight outside of that."

Whats your typical day in the gym?...Give us a little sneak

peek into your training regime.

"Depends on the day of the week. Most days it's a whole

bunch of standup kenpo technique, as I train at a kenpo

dojo, then we hit the ground. Do some techniqes, sweeps,

submissions, then work application via mock matches. I like

hardnose training. I do incorporate cardio specific

excercises and a little lifting, but for the most part I

just like to mix it up and simulate the fight as much as

possible without getting hurt."

Why fight MMA?

"Why not? It's a beautiful thing to watch to seasoned guys

battle it out. Such a thinking game. I get to do what most

>guys only talk about. Who knows what the figure is but I'm

part of a small,but growing, percent of the population

willing to do this. So I take the gifts I was given and put

them to use while I can. I love to compete, and I love the

attention to be honest. And the feeling of a

win.....whooooo...I defy anyone to find a substance to match

that."

What element in your game are you most working on right

now?

"Without doubt my stand up. I always have workt o do

improving all areas of my game but I feel comfortable enough

pulling guard and goin dirt if I need to so Ive really been

concentrating on my hands."

What do you do to relax?...What do you enjoy to do away

from training/MMA?

"I just veg. Like anyone Ill watch tv or pop in a movie. I

like playing poker and seeing friend who make you feel at

ease. Its not good to be tense all the time. I love taking

long showers, just sitting in there seems to put me in a

good place."

 

Give us your most memorable moment in MMA....That moment

that made you say to yourself "I want to do that!"

"Oh man, like any kid I wanted to be a ninja way back! I

was always into something martial arts related. So to a

degree its always been there, that desire to do this. But I

remember youth wrestling tournaments where I would just want

to take someones neck and put em out. Not that I did or was

overly aggressive, it just seemed to me alot was lacking as

far as the jiu jitsu element. Haha, I didnt even know what

jits was then, but I wanted to do it."

 

Who is the best MMA fighter in your opinion?

"Thats a tough one. Anytime this comes up you have to say

Fedor, or Silva, or GSP...... However, I'm really liking

Jose Aldo right now. He has yet to really establish a legacy

but I think he's the future of the WEC and his weight

division. I also think Jon Jones is going to carry the UFC

for years to come."

 

Who was your toughest opponent?

"Thus far myself. I lost my first fight very quickly.

Nerves took over and I abandoned my gameplan completely and

paid for it. To my opponents credit he did everything right

so I dont want to take anything away from his victory, he

earned it. But I know if he and I were to fight again it'd

be a different story. I won't be so crass as to guarantee a

win, but it wouldnt be a 55 second submission."

 

Where do you train and who are your trainers?

"I train at Robert Koch's International Black Belt Academy

in Alden, New York. I have some amazing sensei's there and

they have really imrpoved my hands in all aspects. I can't

speak highly enough of that place. As far as my bjj I

basically run my own program there though I do have a Ni Dan

who promotes me in a system called Gypsy Jiu Jitsu when he

feels Im worthy."

What do you look for in other fighters?

"Will, hips, and brains. If I think I can break you just by

not going away then I win before the bell rings. if I see

you dont have a base condusive for a stable ground game then

I will take you down and finish. And brains.... thats a easy

one. If youre making the fight harder on yourself Ill know

cuz my job gets easier and thats when I have lots of fun.

Any time someone is having fun in a fight, chances are the

other guy isnt."

What motivates you to fight?

"First and foremost the will. Im willing to do it, and just

getting over the initial jitters you understand theres alot

farther to go and true to the monachre, youll fight tooth

and nail to move forward. And personally, validation to a

degree. Im a small guy with a big mouth. Im not aggressive

socially but I get a lot of heat for who I am and what I do,

especially in a state where its illegal and misunderstood."

What would you do if you were not a fighter?

"Well I still teach private music lessons. Thats always a

fun first convo when I meet a parent. ("Hi, Im Kyle, lemme

explain the bruises and ears"). So I think Id keep doing

that. I love it"

If you could fight anyone in the sport of MMA, who would it

be and why?

" Nick Diaz. Hes my favorite fighter and could teach me

alot. Then a close 2nd is Spencer Fisher. We have similar

styles and frames, and hes southpaw. He's just been in so

many wars and is a real quality fighter as well as a down to

earth awesome dude."

If you could fight anyone NOT in the sport, who would it be

and why?

"Judge Judy or Dr Phil. I dont want to say out of spite but

I'd really love to thai kick either rof them in the teeth. By

the way I dont condone intergender violence, but shes

broderline anyway."

Have you any superstition or mania on fighting days?

"I like to come out second to the cage. I need music before

hand. And I have my own little place I go to in my thoughts

right before I walk out. Other than that its on."

When will we be seeing you fight again?

May 1st at Emidio & Sons Center OH. I am fighting for the XFS 155lb

Championship belt

Do you know who you will be fighting?

His name is Nate Mango. He fights out "Team True Fighter"

He is 8-3 ..other than that I dont know much about him...soon will though!

Are there Fans, Friends or sponsors you would like to thank

and give a shout out to?

"Headshot Brand Clothing, Darrows Restaurant, Sky High Ink,

Fight Zone NY, IBBA, Jams Music, Evolve MMA, MMA Crypt, MMA

Warlike, all my Headshot teammates, and of course Xtreme

Fight Series

 

How can folks contact you?

" You can find pages for me here, or on facebook or

myspace. Thanks alot for the time and attention!"

 

  www.headshotonline.net

  www.internatinalkenpo.com

  www.fightgearny.com

                                                                 www.akronmma.com

Michelle Ould

What is your nickname and if you do have a nickname how did you get it?

I recently got a new one while discussing rad lunchboxes with Samantha Johnson, and it happens to be "Thundercat". It doesn't have anything really to do with MMA personally but that was my favorite cartoon growing up and it sounded better than She-Ra or Starbright. Starbright being a close second. She was magical. Jk.

What path led you to mixed martial arts?

I wish I would have gotten into it sooner, would have saved me alot of grief! I have always been kind of rough around the edges and never had the outlet of sports for very long when I was growing up. I got to practice with the teams for soccer, basketball, gymnastics, and baseball after school but my parents were too unstable financially and into drugs and alcohol and it just wasn't a priority to spend money on actually signing up and driving me or sending me to trips. Kind of a sore subject for me still. We moved alot too due to this unstableness and I lashed out alot towards kids that picked on me for being poor...especially boys. Kids stopped messing with me after a while! I kind of ran w/that rep I didn't see any other choice. But anyone that got to know me knew I was also a straight-a student and great athlete, I just had a horrible home life. Once I had my sons I started focusing on myself and stumbled into this sport headfirst and was able to use my athleticism that I missed out on.

Why fight MMA?

Sometimes I wonder the same thing when I am up close at fights and see fighters crack shins lol. I like a challenge and I like to push myself mentally and physically. I like that there are options in this sport so that you have to evolve and learn and use your brain. If you take it serious it can really consume your life and shut out all negativity.Kind of sounds like everyone else's answer, but seriously I ask myself this same question right before every fight.

Being a female fighter, what are the biggest obstacles you have had to overcome?

Being patronized and treated like crap by guys with huge egos. Which happens in every day life but it really sucks having to work with them or those types being owners of promotions. I try to be diplomatic but it's hard to hold my tongue sometimes. But I just remind myself that usually those in power that act like that were picked on when they were younger just like me and that's the path they chose. Still pisses me off though.

Are there any extra hurdles being a female in MMA, or is it basically the same struggle for both genders?

Of course. Just like with any sport. Or anything in general. There's good and bad to it though because if you make it big being a woman, you really make it BIG since there are not as many of us. And that is awesome to see. Alot of good guys can get lost in the toss because the market is so saturated right now. But ya, that's something I try to just ignore.


What does your family think about you fighting?

They think it's ok. They aren't as supportive as I'd like but they never really were when I was growing up. My grandparents and aunts and uncles though are pretty obsessed. That's nice.

Who is the best MMA fighter in your opinion?

Female? Tonya Evinger but only because she is sitting by me and might smack me if I don't say that...lol jk. She's pretty good though and smart as hell and grew up wrestling soooo...ya she's got my utmost respect. Male...have to say Aldo for now.

Who was your toughest opponent?

Lynn Alvarez.

Where do you train and who are your trainers?

Urijah Faber's gym Ultimate Fitness in downtown Sacramento, California. Before that it was Combat Fitness in Boise, Idaho, another great camp. Jesse Brock made me tough there and I moved here to train with Tonya. I train with the pros there are quite a few studs out of our gym. Master Thong does my Muay Thai and I am now a blue-belt under Fabio Prado.

What do you look for in other fighters?

I'm not sure what you mean?...a good butt is always a plus! Jk. Seriously though, still not sure what you mean.

What motivates you to fight?

It gives me that nice butt I mentioned earlier. Money is also a motivating factor. I consider it my job and it's the only one I have been passionate about thus far.

What would you do if you were not a fighter?

Probably cease breathing. Or win the lottery I'm sure. I haven't ever bought a real lottery ticket though so then I may end up being a janitor. But I am going to school for business in hopes to rule the world someday, or at least a small piece of it so I can have my own janitor service instead that can support my son's dreams until I am old and can leach off of them finally.

What are your other interests outside of mixed martial arts?

I wonder the same thing sometimes. Anything that my kids want to do interests me. I want to experience what I never got to with them. We are going to Disneyland this summer and it's all of our first time! Ironically I was born in Anaheim . I don't really like spending every free moment out of training doing laundry, dishes, cleaning and homework but that's where I am right now. Until I win the lottery. But looks like I'm already a janitor by the sounds of it huh? I treasure our Sundays so we can relax and go to movies and in the summer be outside bbqing, wakeboarding, anything and everything outside and avtive!

If you could fight anyone in the sport of MMA, who would it be and why?

Tonya Evinger because I have to do her freaking laundry all the time too. But of course I know I will have made it when I am ready for Tara LaRosa.

If you could fight anyone NOT in the sport, who would it be and why?

Spencer Pratt, because he is a d-bag.

Have you any superstition or mania on fighting days?

Mania yes. I always ask myself why I want to go out there and hurt another girl I don't know. It never makes sense to me on that particular day. The less time I have to think the better.

What would you say to young fighters looking to make a career in mixed martial arts?

Start small and wait at least a year before going pro. And be careful who you have manage you and train you...do your research because this isn't always a fair sport. It is also entertainment, an industry, and there is money and egos involved so educate yourself even if you are a phenomenal athlete. Don't sell yourself short or believe everything you hear. Talk less and listen more.

Tell us about your next fight, who you are fighting and the training involved for this fight?

I am fighting for The Warrior's Cage in Porterville, Ca on May 16th against Zoila Frausto. I am pretty excited about this match due to it being cancelled twice before. I think it is a great match-up for me. I have been training pretty seriously I know she is tough, but I have what the guys in the gym like to call retard strength. Should be a good fight.

Are there Fans, Friends or sponsors you would like to thank and give a shout out to?

Any and all fans of course! Along with those that root against me! All of the guys and staff and trainers out of Ultimate Fitness, Jesse Brock and Czar Sklavos who were my first trainers, Tonya Evinger for making me a better fighter, Lana Stefanac and Sam Wilson for everything they do for women in this sport, my sons for making me push myself to be the best in everything I do...

Sponsors: Tusslefightgear.com, Fighter Dolls, Born2Bangmma.com, Ambition Couture Clothing, www.WARWORLDWIDE.com, MMAKo.org, Tipnsipbartending@gmail.com, Widowmakerfightsport.com, Cheapshot Clothing.

How can folks contact you?

I am on Myspace, Facebook, and Twitter under Michelle Ould. There aren't alot of those names out there! Also michelleould@yahoo.com.

MMA Omoplata would like to thank Slade Bittler of "Tussle Fight Gear" for arranging this interview

Tonya Evinger

What is your nickname and if you do have a nickname how did you get it?

"Triple threat"..its pretty self explainatory, I am decent at every aspect of the mma game and I've had experience in everything..And that based off of the idea that wrestling, jiu jitsu, and boxing/muay thai are the three dominate styles in mma.

What path led you to mixed martial arts?

I wrestled for 15+ years and was just burnt out, moved to sac and my friend grace was training mma in sac..she convienced me to train with her but what she didn't know was that I was already an mma beast..lol, j/k..It was just natural to me and I loved it, punching people is great but not so much when your on the recieving end.

Why fight MMA?

Cuz it's the shit..Who doesn't want to be involved in mma, either as a fighter or a fan..It's exciting and a sport where the athletes are probably the toughest athletes, more than any other sport..It's funny cuz when I was wrestling on the national level I would always say "man these wrestlers are f*#king in shape" and now me and the whole world are realizing that these are the most superior athletes..It's a sport based on you and not your team, what kind of warrior are you. how bad do you want it, who is the best? Those questions intrigue so many people worldwide that mma is now the top sport out there, it's the few that actually have the ability to realyl compete against the top.

Being a female fighter, what are the biggest obstacles you have had to overcome?

Just finding fights and girls that wanna fight you..I think I trained for almost 2 years before I got my 1st fight, but dn't think I really trained cuz fights being cancelled and just plain lack of oppertunities drives an athlete to burnout and just get over the whole idea..I love to compete and when I'm not I lose my motivation and drive, training sux but it's important and who wants to train for disappointment after disappointment.

Are there any extra hurdles being a female in MMA, or is it basically the same struggle for both genders?

I think sponsors are just as hard to find as fights, sponsors seem to not wanna kick down for a girl but they will throw a scrub with a 0-5 record $$..usually the girls are towards the end of the card, even if they suck people get all excited to see two girls beat on each other, and they just promote sponsors alot more..Sh*t I like watching two girls off the street get down, thats some funny stuff and I can't help but yell stupid moves for them to do..You all know when you start yelling WWE moves these street fighters know exactly what you mean and they actually do it, thats the best and fans love to watch it. But don't get me wrong, when you get the guys like that I think they are even worse, they fight like windmill chicks.


What does your family think about you fighting?

Well they love it to, my mom gets obsessed with every sport me and my brothers get into..I might hang up on her a couple times a month cuz she won't shut the hell up bout how I should train and promote myself, but I am very thankful for her..She was the one behind me getting this far, she drove me all over the country to wrestle..She forked all that money out for my wrestling and traveling for 15 years, I owe her big time, pics of me on the toilet seem to be plenty payback..love you mom

Who is the best MMA fighter in your opinion?

My girlfriend, she's sitting right here..enuf said..damn backhands suck when your being a smart ass..

Who was your toughest opponent?

I would have to say nobody yet..Ya i've lost but I feel I just got caught or made mistakes but it wasn't a tough fight till then..Sara schnieder was the only girl to took me a decision but if you watched that fight you would know it wasn't that tough..I beleive my toughest match hasn't caught up to me yet, hopefully I will be ready and not get beat up too bad..I wrestled on the highest level you can and that has to be the hardest sport out there, incredible athletes, I've had alot of tough matches during that time..

Where do you train and who are your trainers?

Urijah Fabers Ultimate Fitness, we train with all the pro's so alot of WEC fighters my size..It's awesome and I think probably the best place for me..My main training partner is Michelle Ould, she's an amazing fighter, and for only being in the game 3 years is crazy..She is gonna be the top 125lber, mark my words..

What do you look for in other fighters?

Mistakes, I think I hit hard but if you hit harder I KNOW you can't out wrestle me..

What motivates you to fight?

Money, this is my career and I would love for it to be my only career..I love to compete so making money to do so is the ultimate for me..

What would you do if you were not a fighter?

-be a fat outta shape loser, j/k, I get fat when i'm not training and its scary..I have no idea, I've been playing sports my whole life..I tried regualr jobs but as soon as it interupts with my passion then I back off and usually move on..

What are your other interests outside of mixed martial arts?

I like to paintball but I suck at sneakin around so I usually end up getting all shot up..I like to lay around and watch movies at night but during the day I have to stay busy or I get bored and lay around..I'm a very social person so get togethers are my favorite, weather its on the water or in my back yard..

If you could fight anyone in the sport of MMA, who would it be and why?

kaufman, she has the belt in my weight class and I want it..hook it up


If you could fight anyone NOT in the sport, who would it be and why?

My brothers ex-wife..She makes his life hell and talks crap bout my mom..

Have you any superstition or mania on fighting days?

I wrap my own hands, I know thats crazy but I do it my way and it makes me confident in myself..I also have this routine where I workout hard when I first get to the arena and then chill till right before I fight..I'm quiet and I like people to shut up and leave me to think..

What would you say to young fighters looking to make a career in mixed martial arts?

Make sure you are a fighter not just a fan that wants to be known as a fighter, its embarrassing to lose and it hurts..other than that, work hard and make sure you are mentally strong because it's YOU out there and not your trainers..You have to be able to push yourself physically to win a fight and most people don't have that mental strength to push beyond exhaustion, that's the time when it's most important..

Tell us about your next fight, who you are fighting and the training involved for this fight?

May 8th..alexis davis..I research like crazy but I always fight the way im gonna fight, as long as I can punch you the entire time and not get too tired then I'm gonna beat you..I keep that thought and it works for me, gotta be positive..

Are there Fans, Friends or sponsors you would like to thank and give a shout out to?

Ya thanks mom, chris, owen, kimmy..Michelle, your the best..Clinch gear,Maximum nutrition, tussle, fighter dolls, tip n sip bartending in lodi..Oh and who could forget RED, he's like my sacramento dad only old as dirt..

How can folks contact you?

contact me or Michelle Ould on facebook, myspace, usa3rd@hotmail.com

Tonya Evinger  fights Alexis Davis in Niagra Falls, NY Saturday May 8th for the Raging Wolf 135lbs Title Belt.


MMA Omoplata wants to thank Slade Bittler of
"Tussle Fight Gear" for arranging this interview

Jack "The Lumberjack" Norton

First of all we want to thank you for allowing us this interview

-yeah, of course, anytime!

What is your nickname and if you do have a nickname how did you get it?

-Eh, I kinda do, I was called "The Lumberjack" for a while, the reason being that one day we were at the gym and working on our takedowns...first one to take the other guy down wins, winner stays in, there were about 15 big guys there that day and I stayed in for about 30 rounds...So my coach at that time said I was like a lumberjack cutting all those guys down...don't know if it will stick but it is pretty original and I like it so...maybe it will.

How do you seperate fighting and your personal life?

-Just recently I have started learning how to do this, when I first started fighting thats all I wanted to talk about and all I wanted to be looking at on the computer and watching on TV and eventually I realized that I was getting obsessed... it became stressful believe it or not. So I am learning that to stop that stress I train like a robot at the gym, Toe-2-Toe in Hiram, GA. and when I am elsewhere I am Daniel, I like fighting, the beach, my Jeep, my Truck, my family, basketball, movies, cooking, football, music you know. But recently my brother has been coming with me to the gym just hang out and watch me train so I know that I have that support from home as well to do this.

Why fight MMA?

-Why not? I am good at it... I am not just saying that, I really am. I don't feel like I have been truly tested yet, every fight has gotten harder and harder, but I still havent gone past the 1st round. I train with so many guys at Toe-2-Toe that are better than me in every area and as long as I am doing that I am happy learning and getting better than I am now. Hard head, stubborn, 82'' inch reach...need I say more?

Who is the best MMA fighter in your opinion?

-Wow, what a question...Anderson Silva, hands down...have you seen the guy? I know that you havent seen alot of him on the screens lately. Thats because no one can touch the guy...

Who was your toughest opponent?

-Aaron "Tex" Johnson, thats right...I have trained with him for the past 2 years or so and sparring with him and rollin' with him is much harder than anyone I have seen in the cage and much tougher than anyone I will see anytime soon. So working with him and still being alive...I am not worried about anyone around here.

Where do you train and who are your trainers?

-I train at Toe-2-Toe in Hiram, GA. on HWY. 92. I train no-gi bjj with Mike Sapprano, gi bjj with Chip Coffey, Boxing with Scott Sarratt, Muay Thai with Chad Wilson and MMA with Ethan Watts...the list goes on.

What do you look for in other fighters?

-A challenge, sportsmanship and their nose...

What motivates you to fight?

-It is so much fun, no one is pushing me. I do what I love, I train because I love it, I punch grown men in the face because I love it, I get punched in the face because I love it...

What would you do if you were not a fighter?

-I want to make money, I am an entrepreneur so whatever really. I want to have more than 1 house by the age of 35. I am good at making money. I stay pretty motivated to make that happen. Maybe own my own company and have someone else run it for me. hahaha

If you could fight anyone in the sport of MMA, who would it be and why?

-Paul Gabelmann, because that is who is standing in my way now... I am 3-0, I want to be 4-0.

If you could fight anyone NOT in the sport, who would it be and why?

-I was thinking about the other day and I came up with a few names. Politicians-Obama and McCain, Musician-John Mayer, WarHero-Ulysses S. Grant, Actor-Rampage Jackson, hahaha!

Have you any superstition or mania on fighting days?

-Thats a negative. Be smart, train harder and fight harder and the best man with win.

When will we be seeing you fight again?

-I will be fighting on February 27th at Bangkok Fight Night at Center Stage in ATL. come on out you guys and see the fights. Huge Card lined up, Bobby Peavler and Tim Stout are also on this card! I promise to give you guys a show, one way or the other it will be awesome...

Do you know who you will be fighting?

-Paul Gabelmann he will be 2-2 on the 28th of this month

Are there Fans, Friends or sponsors you would like to thank and give a shout out to?

-Oh yeah. Thanks to my awesome managers and friends at SponsoredFan, I fight and they manage, plain and simple. Toe-2-Toe Apparel, Thanks to my boys at my gym Toe-2-Toe Hiram. And my fans, I did'nt think that I was a very big deal at all and now I am getting friend requests like crazy on facebook from people all over asking me when I am fighting again...it's awesome. And last but not least, thanks to Born-2-Bang Athletics!.

How can folks contact you?

Come train with me at Toe2Toe Hiram, GA. on Hwy. 92. or you can hit up www.sponsoredfan.com and check out my management!

Jake Shields

Hello Jake, First of all we want to say congratulations on winning the Strikeforce Middleweight title!
Thanks, appreciate it.

How do you feel right now?
I feel great. Feels really good to win the Strikeforce middleweight belt. I really wanted to finish Miller, kept thinking I would get the choke, but didn't happen. And now I get to hang out with my daughter all week. Hadn't got to see her as much the last couple of weeks before the fight, and get to hang out with friends and take a little R & R.

Why fight MMA?
I just really like to challenge myself.

Who is the best MMA fighter in your opinion?
Fedor, Shogun; There's a lot of good fighters.

Who was your toughest opponent?
I've had a few. The Rumble on the Rock tournament was tough, with two
fights in one night, Yushin Okami and Carlos Condit. And of course this
last fight with Miller was tough. It's the first time I've gone a full
five rounds.


How do you feel about Cung Le coming back to Strikeforce and obviously
looking for the title you hold?
I don't think Cung is coming back for the title. I think he just wants
to fight occasionally. But I'd be more than happy if he does want to
fight for the title.

Where do you train and who are your trainers?
I train at my own gym, at Cesars Gym and I skip around to other gyms
that have good fighters. I train with Nick, Nate, and Gil at our
different gyms. Tareq Azim is my boxing/kickboxing trainer. Numpsiam
from Fight & Fitness, kickboxing trainer. Ted from Diablo Barbell,
weight trainer.


What do you look for in other fighters?
Heart and dedication. It takes a lot of work to be at the top of your
game. The sports keeps evolving so it's constant training and learning..

What motivates you to fight?
I've always enjoyed competition. Fighting is as real as it gets. It's
a great feeling standing in the ring or cage, ready to go.

If you could fight anyone in the sport of MMA, who would it be and why?
GSP. He is number one in my natural weight class. GSP said this week
he thought a fight between me and him would be a dream fight, like Fedor
vs. Lesner. I agree and would like to see it happen. But right now I'll fight whoever is put in front of me. Strikeforce is bringing in some good opponents and growing a good stable of fighters.

If you could fight anyone NOT in the sport, who would it be and why?
Dr. Phil

Are there Fans, Friends or sponsors you would like to thank and give a
shout out to?
All my fans, their support helps keep me going when it gets hard. All
the people who help with my training. And my sponsors, Tapout, Tapout
Sports Nutrition, Rockstar, Serious Pimp, EA sports, and Across the Cage.

How can folks contact you?
They can go to www.jakeshields.com

Once again we want to thank you for this interview and wish you the best for the future!

Joe "The Show" Cronin

What is your nickname and if you do have a nickname how did you get it?

My name is Joe "The Show" my friends gave it to me because I have exciting fights and rhymes with my name lol

Why fight MMA?

I am a competitive person and I feel this is the most competitive thing you can do. No Equipment, No Team, Your body vs Another Body and not limiting yourself to just using your hands lol

Who is the best MMA fighter in your opinion?

I would have to say GSP he is a really good on the ground and standing and seems to put in work before the fight in the gym.

Who was your toughest opponent?

I would have to say Mike Peterson I won a decision but I felt like I lost. It was a close fight and we were both swinging for the fences the whole fight. I knew I gave it all I had I threw up right after.

What fighter do you resemble?

I like to think of myself all around fighter but I feel I have my own style. I would like to try to resemble GSP.

Where do you train and who are your trainers?

I train at the Lions Den AZ have really good trainers, Boxing Mario Francis, Wrestling Erik Larkin BJJ Carlos Farias, Muay Thai Bob Karmel All world class trainers and good people to work with

What do you look for in other fighters?

Heart I think that is the most important thing. I like to get some one in side mount and crush them and take there heart

What motivates you to fight?

Competition, Women, Money

What would you do if you were not a fighter?

I am a plumber so prob would focus more on that.

If you could fight anyone in the sport of MMA, who would it be and why?
I would like to fight Dana White or any of the promoters that under pay there fighters. The Promoters are all about making money the fighters are the ones that do all the work.

If you could fight anyone NOT in the sport, who would it be and why?

Prob Brad Pitt, He gets all the ladies and everyone thinks he is tough

Have you any superstition or mania on fighting days?

I have a million but have not found the right combination of what works the best.

Are there Fans, Friends or sponsors you would like to thank and give a shout out to?

Lions Den AZ and everyone there, Also to all fans that are and have supported me on fights.

How can folks contact you?
www.myspace.com/joetheshowcronin
www.facebook.com
Joedad1981@yahoo.com